ASE MLR practice UPDATED Questions
and CORRECT Answers
Technician observes that the brake fluid level is at the "Min" mark in the master cylinder
reservoir. Tech A says that worn front pads could be the cause. Tech B says that a leak in the
brake hydraulic system could be the cause. Who is right? - CORRECT ANSWER - Both A
and B
The tires of a vehicle are being rotated and balanced. Tech A says that the wheel weight retaining
clips must be matched to the rim profile. Tech B says that directional tires are rotated in a criss-
cross pattern. Who is right? - CORRECT ANSWER - A only
A vehicle's halogen headlamp bulbs are being replaced. Technician A says the glass part of the
bulb can only be handled with bare hands. Technician B says the headlamp may need to be
removed. Who is right? - CORRECT ANSWER - B only
On a Metric Micrometer upper sleeve reading 5.0mm with lower sleeve reading 0.50mm and a
thimble reading of 0.01mm what is the overall reading? - CORRECT ANSWER - 5.51mm
The fuel filter on a fuel-injected vehicle is being replaced. Tech A says the fuel pressure should
be relieved before removing the filter. Tech B says that the arrow on the fuel filter should point
towards the fuel tank. Who is right? - CORRECT ANSWER - A only
Which of these is an indication of air in the brake hydraulic system? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The brake pedal feels low and spongy
A grabbing brake condition can be caused by any of these EXCEPT: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Fluid contaminated brake linings
While inspecting the rear axle wheel studs on a rear-wheel drive vehicle, the technician observed
that one stud is damaged. Technician A says that all the wheel studs on the hub assembly should
be replaced. Technician B says that the thread pitch and diameter of the replacement stud must
be the same as the original. Who is right? - CORRECT ANSWER - Tech B
, Explanation:
The thread pitch and diameter of the replacement stud must match the original to ensure proper
fitting. Replacing all studs is not always necessary unless advised by the manufacturer or if other
studs are also compromised.
The three C's (concern, cause, and correction) are being reviewed on the repair order. Technician
A says that the customer's statement that the steering wheel shakes is the "correction".
Technician B says that a customer's statement about a puddle on the floor of the customer's
garage is the "cause". - CORRECT ANSWER - Neither A nor B
A technician installs new brake pads on the front of a vehicle. Before the vehicle is removed
from the lift the technician should: - CORRECT ANSWER - Pump the brake pedal until
firm
Technician A says that overfilling an automatic transmission can cause the transmission to leak.
Technician B says that under filling an automatic transmission can cause shifting problems. Who
is right? - CORRECT ANSWER - Both A and B
While checking the fluid level in the front differential of a four-wheel drive vehicle, the lubricant
is found to be milky and overfull. Which of these could be the cause? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Water in the lubricant
Spark plugs are being replaced on a vehicle Any of the following may be true EXCEPT: -
CORRECT ANSWER - The spark plug threads should be started using a ratchet.
Both front wheels are to be removed from a vehicle. Tech A says that if a floor jack is to be used
to raise the vehicles. the vehicle should be supported with Jack Stands. Tech B says that if an
electric lift is to be used to raise the vehicle, jack stands should be placed at the four corners of
the vehicle. - CORRECT ANSWER - Tech A
and CORRECT Answers
Technician observes that the brake fluid level is at the "Min" mark in the master cylinder
reservoir. Tech A says that worn front pads could be the cause. Tech B says that a leak in the
brake hydraulic system could be the cause. Who is right? - CORRECT ANSWER - Both A
and B
The tires of a vehicle are being rotated and balanced. Tech A says that the wheel weight retaining
clips must be matched to the rim profile. Tech B says that directional tires are rotated in a criss-
cross pattern. Who is right? - CORRECT ANSWER - A only
A vehicle's halogen headlamp bulbs are being replaced. Technician A says the glass part of the
bulb can only be handled with bare hands. Technician B says the headlamp may need to be
removed. Who is right? - CORRECT ANSWER - B only
On a Metric Micrometer upper sleeve reading 5.0mm with lower sleeve reading 0.50mm and a
thimble reading of 0.01mm what is the overall reading? - CORRECT ANSWER - 5.51mm
The fuel filter on a fuel-injected vehicle is being replaced. Tech A says the fuel pressure should
be relieved before removing the filter. Tech B says that the arrow on the fuel filter should point
towards the fuel tank. Who is right? - CORRECT ANSWER - A only
Which of these is an indication of air in the brake hydraulic system? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The brake pedal feels low and spongy
A grabbing brake condition can be caused by any of these EXCEPT: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Fluid contaminated brake linings
While inspecting the rear axle wheel studs on a rear-wheel drive vehicle, the technician observed
that one stud is damaged. Technician A says that all the wheel studs on the hub assembly should
be replaced. Technician B says that the thread pitch and diameter of the replacement stud must
be the same as the original. Who is right? - CORRECT ANSWER - Tech B
, Explanation:
The thread pitch and diameter of the replacement stud must match the original to ensure proper
fitting. Replacing all studs is not always necessary unless advised by the manufacturer or if other
studs are also compromised.
The three C's (concern, cause, and correction) are being reviewed on the repair order. Technician
A says that the customer's statement that the steering wheel shakes is the "correction".
Technician B says that a customer's statement about a puddle on the floor of the customer's
garage is the "cause". - CORRECT ANSWER - Neither A nor B
A technician installs new brake pads on the front of a vehicle. Before the vehicle is removed
from the lift the technician should: - CORRECT ANSWER - Pump the brake pedal until
firm
Technician A says that overfilling an automatic transmission can cause the transmission to leak.
Technician B says that under filling an automatic transmission can cause shifting problems. Who
is right? - CORRECT ANSWER - Both A and B
While checking the fluid level in the front differential of a four-wheel drive vehicle, the lubricant
is found to be milky and overfull. Which of these could be the cause? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Water in the lubricant
Spark plugs are being replaced on a vehicle Any of the following may be true EXCEPT: -
CORRECT ANSWER - The spark plug threads should be started using a ratchet.
Both front wheels are to be removed from a vehicle. Tech A says that if a floor jack is to be used
to raise the vehicles. the vehicle should be supported with Jack Stands. Tech B says that if an
electric lift is to be used to raise the vehicle, jack stands should be placed at the four corners of
the vehicle. - CORRECT ANSWER - Tech A
